Doosan M-Series Cobot Financing

A Doosan M-Series cobot runs torque sensors in all six joints, which means it detects contact across the full arm, not just at the tip. That hardware choice is what lets the M0609 or M1013 share a workspace with an operator without a safety fence eating up floor space. One operator runs a station while the cobot tends the next one, and the throughput gain shows up in the first quarter.

The M-Series spans payloads from 6 kg up to 15 kg and reaches from 900 mm to 1700 mm, covering most light assembly, screwdriving, dispensing, and machine-tending tasks. If your application sits in that range, the capital outlay is often $30,000 to $60,000 before integration. We work from $50,000 and handle larger turnkey projects just as well. For a look at the broader Doosan lineup, start at our Doosan Robotics financing page.

Doosan introduced the M-Series to address the mid-payload cobot gap that existed in the market for years. The M0609 carries 6 kg to a 900 mm reach, the M0617 extends that reach to 1700 mm at the same payload, the M1013 steps up to 10 kg at 1300 mm, and the M1509 handles 15 kg at 900 mm. All four share the same DART platform controller software and IP54 protection rating, which matters in environments with coolant mist or light particulate.

The torque sensing in every joint is the specification that changes cell design. Most competing cobots sense force at the flange or estimate it from motor current; Doosan measures it directly at each joint, which produces collision detection that is faster and more sensitive across different arm configurations. For an assembly robot application where the arm changes posture frequently, that sensitivity is a real operational advantage. The M-Series holds CE and UL markings and ISO 10218-1 compliance, which simplifies the safety certification process for collaborative deployment.

Common production applications include machine-tending cells on CNC lathes and mills, screwdriving and torque-verification stations, adhesive dispensing, pick-and-place on light assembly lines, and quality inspection with vision systems at the flange. The M1509 also sees use on smaller palletizing tasks where a full-size palletizer would be overbuilt.

The buyers we see most often for M-Series financing fall into three groups. The first is a mid-size manufacturer that has identified one or two manual stations where a cobot would relieve labor pressure without requiring a complete cell rebuild. They want to deploy fast and see payback data before committing to a larger automation program.

The second group is contract manufacturers and job shops taking on new customer programs that require consistent cycle times the floor can no longer guarantee with manual labor alone. These buyers often need the robot, end-of-arm tooling, and a basic safety assessment financed together as one transaction.

The third group is system integrators and automation OEMs who spec the M-Series into a turnkey cell for a downstream customer. They may need short-term project financing to bridge the build or a financing program to offer their end customers. Financing structures for this use case often pair well with our deferred-payment automation financing option, which lets a manufacturer begin operating the cell before the first payment comes due.

Business age and credit history vary widely across all three groups. Newer operations or those with credit events behind them can still qualify. The file we need is lighter than a bank loan: an application, three months of business bank statements, and a description of the equipment. On transactions under approximately $400,000 we can often work on application-only terms.

New M-Series units carry a factory warranty and ship with current DART software, which simplifies integration and avoids the controller compatibility questions that come with older hardware. If the cell will run a long-term customer program where uptime guarantees matter, new is the cleaner choice.

Used M-Series cobots do come to market, and we finance them. A used cobot with low hours and a recent service record can deliver the same throughput at a lower entry cost, which shortens payback. The underwriting looks at hours, condition, remaining controller compatibility, and whether end-of-arm tooling transfers with the asset. Refurbished cells, where a rebuilder has done a controller refresh and issued a limited warranty, fall into the same category.

For a broader view of cobot financing across manufacturers and payload classes, that page covers the full landscape including how lease versus loan structures compare for different use cases.

A single M-Series robot with a simple end-effector and controller typically prices between $30,000 and $65,000 depending on the model. Add integration labor, safety assessment, and fixturing and a complete cell commonly lands somewhere in the $80k–$150k band. That full project cost is financeable as one transaction.

Terms run 36 to 72 months. We can also structure step-up payments that start lower in year one and increase as production ramps. For buyers who qualify, application-only financing handles transactions up to approximately $400,000 without a full financial package. Funding on approved applications typically happens within one to two weeks.

If you are also evaluating the Omron TM-Series cobot, note that it includes an integrated vision system as standard, which changes the integration profile and total cost. The financing approach is similar but the project budget often differs.